Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Antifreeze Fire Sprinkler Systems

Antifreeze fire sprinkler systems are designed for use in cold climates, just like the dry pipe fire sprinkler system it will not freeze on you when temperatures fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The antifreeze fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, alarms, control valves, and automatic fire sprinkler heads designed, engineered and installed to operate in colder temperatures.

The installation of antifreeze fire sprinkler systems would be needed if the temperature falls below 32° Degrees Fahrenheit where freezing begins. Antifreeze systems can also be used in cold storage rooms, where the need for fire protection becomes relevant. Always maintain, service, repair, test and inspect any installed fire protection system in order to ensure proper operation in case of an emergency.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Antifreeze Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Antifreeze Fire Sprinkler Safety Alert

There is a new safety alert issued by NFPA regarding antifreeze fire sprinkler systems:

Background
Following reports of a fire incident involving a sprinkler system that contained a high concentration antifreeze solution, research and standards development activities were begun to address concerns raised by the combustibility of antifreeze solutions in residential sprinkler systems. As information became available, NFPA published two successive Safety Alerts providing guidance from NFPA in its role as a safety advocate and announcing Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) to NFPA sprinkler standards that were issued by the NFPA Standards Council. The TIAs and the additional NFPA guidance offered in those Safety Alerts were interim actions while the responsible standards development Technical Committees reviewed the results of the research and reached consensus on further amendments to the NFPA sprinkler standards.

The sprinkler committees have now completed the review and consideration of the issues related to the use of antifreeze in sprinkler systems and, based on the available information, have reached consensus on four TIAs that were issued by the NFPA Standards Council (PDF, 81 KB) on March 1, 2011. The four TIAs achieve a more comprehensive approach to the treatment of antifreeze in NFPA sprinkler standards, and provide new requirements for the use of antifreeze in both new and existing residential occupancies and in non-residential occupancies as well.

Antifreeze Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

NFPA 13D has created a standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, detailing information for the combined dry pipe and pre action system. “1.1” Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against the fire hazards in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location.”

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Protection

Installing fire protection systems in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford and the use of fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire suppression, restaurant and kitchen fire suppression, fire hydrants, backflow preventers, standpipes, fire pumps, fire alarm systems and of course the fire safety signage, emergency lights, fire rated doors or any other fire and safety products. Helps you protect your home or business, comply with any fire codes related to your business or home and possibly save lives from the dangers of fire.

Many business owners may be required to install fire protection systems in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford, check with your local Fire Marshal, or any Federal, State, OSHA and make sure you are complying with your companies insurance requirements. Contact a State licensed Chicago, Aurora & Rockford fire protection company for details.

 

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Combined Dry Pipe & Pre Action Systems

Using a combined dry pipe and pre action fire protection involves installation of the following fire protection components, exterior water supply main, penetration fire stopping, fire detection and alarm systems, fire protection general requirements, and fire pump systems. The combined dry pipe and pre action system uses multiple components to extinguish the fire. The fire detection alarms initiate the automatic fire sprinkler heads, where pressurized water then sprays unto the specific area for containment and to extinguish the fire.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Combined Fire Sprinklers

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Combined Dry Pipe & Preaction Applications

Combined systems are often installed where the temperature will drop below freezing range. Combined dry pipe and preaction systems are also present where water disbursed from a water based fire sprinkler system may damage computers, data centers, museums, clean rooms and labs. Clean agent fire suppression systems use dry chemicals or gases to extinguish fires and therefore eliminate the need for water discharge.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Combined Dry Pipe and Pre Action Tests & Inspections

NFPA 13D has created a standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, detailing information for the combined dry pipe and pre action system. “1.1” Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against the fire hazards in one and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location.”

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Combined Standpipe Fire Sprinklers

A combination system of both dry standpipe fire sprinkler systems and wet standpipe fire sprinkler systems, it is not unusual to have both systems installed in a high rise or multi floor building as the flammable materials present may require both forms of fire protection. When combined you may have a dry standpipe fire sprinkler system combined with either wet standpipe fire sprinklers, or automatic fire sprinkler system. See standpipe fire protection systems or see NFPA 14 for more information.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Standpipe Fire Sprinkler Installation

Standpipe fire sprinklers systems are used in buildings that have more than one story, such as two, three, four-story buildings and any high-rise building or skyscraper. Standpipe sprinklers when installed will generally have an access point on each floor for the fire department to connect fire hoses through fire hose control valves.

Every high rise or skyscraper should enlist the use of standpipe fire sprinklers or comparable fire protection or suppression system for each and every floor of the building.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Service & Repair

All fire sprinkler systems require routine maintenance, service & repair. Fire sprinkler manufacturers will have a list of all tests and inspections that can be performed by you the owner. Federal, State, City, OSHA, NFPA, Insurance Companies or any other applicable agency may have additional requirements for service, repair or maintenance that must be performed by a State licensed fire sprinkler company in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford.

Fire sprinkler heads, control valves, fire pumps, basically any part of the fire sprinkler system can become faulty and need repair or service. Fire sprinklers can build with minerals from water deposits, gaskets get old, water pressure drops, hydrostatic tests, fire sprinkler heads leak, fire sprinkler pipes burst there are many issues that can cause repair of your installed fire sprinkler system. Contact a fire sprinkler company in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford to handle any repairs or services required for your fire sprinkler system.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Commercial Fire Alarms

The first line of defense against fire in protecting your place of business, company or commercial building will be its fire alarm and/or fire detection alarms. The alarm sirens will sound the alert to all patrons, clients and employees there is an emergency and possibly the presence of fire. Thre alarm siren notifies patrons to evacuate, personnel to respond and calls for emergency services to be dispatched and/or time for you to possibly contain the fire.

Fire alarms should be installed in any building, structure or facility where hazardous of flammable material can be present. Any fire alarm system should be inspected and tested regularly by keeping your fire alarm system properly maintained you just may save a life. Federal, State, OSHA, City, Insurance Company, or any other applicable agency may require the installation of a fire alarm system in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. Business owners can check with Chicago, Aurora & Rockford City Planning, Building and Zoning or any local fire marshal for details in what may be required to install in your place of business or company.

Many fire alarms will have a control panel, primary & secondary power supply, at least one installed pull switch or button and alarm sirens in adequate locations to notify you in the event of a fire. Shop and get estimates from a few fire protection companies in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford to find the lowest costs and best deals.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Alarms

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Alarm Installation, Service & Repair

Fire alarm systems should be installed by State licensed fire alarm companies to comply with any fire codes in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford and to ensure proper operation of your fire alarm system. Make sure you know the procedures to operate your new fire alarm system and which tests or inspections may be required to keep your system working. Troubleshooting, repairs or service to fire alarm systems should be completed by a State licensed fire alarm company in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Commercial Fire Sprinkler Estimates

How much will a commercial fire protection and fire sprinkler system cost to have installed in my commercial building or structure? How do I obtain a commercial fire sprinkler estimate?

The best answer is to obtain a few estimates, bids or quotes from reliable, dependable State licensed fire sprinkler company’s or fire sprinkler contractors in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. Every building will have unique rooms, hallways and exits not to mention the fire hazards present differ for each business. A store like Wal-Mart, Home Depot or Lowes may require additional fire protection through the use of clean agent fire suppression or dry pipe fire sprinkler systems due to the fire hazards present in their store inventory. Gas stations, oil refineries, Navy ships, military bases may require many additional fire protection systems to be installed due to the fire hazards present.

Obtaining an estimate means you must find fire protection companies capable of assisting your business comply with all fire codes, rules and regulations. Your local fire marshall can help in letting you know what fire codes exist in your area in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Estimates

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Estimates, Quotes, and Bids

Owning a building that is used for commercial or public use requires that you adhere and comply with all Federal, State, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Rules, Health and Regulations in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. This may require you to install, remodel, or retrofit a fire protection and fire sprinkler system.

Estimating the cost of your commercial fire protection and fire sprinkler system depends on the size of your commercial building or structure, flammable materials present, type of fire coverage, detection, and fire alarms that are installed. Fire sprinkler companies are able to send a fire safety engineer or State licensed fire protection installer, technician or contractor to your facility to begin the fire sprinkler estimate.

The fire safety engineer or State licensed fire protection installer, technician or contractor will assess and evaluate the fire dangers that are present in your facility and what types of fire protection systems are needed to provide fire prevention coverage to those areas. The will also review your buildings evacuation exits and make sure fire alarms are properly installed.

When building new construction for commercial or public use, you must comply with all State Building Codes, Fire Codes, Rules, Health and Regulations in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. This may require you to have adequate fire protection through installed fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire hydrants, standpipes, fire pumps, fire suppression systems installed into your facility.

Remodeling an existing commercial buildings fire protection system to bring it current with State Fire Codes, Rules, Health and Regulations requires that your facility have a fire safety engineer or licensed fire protection contractor rebuild your existing fire protection and fire sprinkler system to have it meet or exceed State Fire Codes, Rules, Health and Regulations.

Retrofitting your commercial building occurs in the event that your facility never had a fire protection of fire sprinkler system installed. The fire safety engineer or licensed fire protection contractor then designs and engineers a fire protection and fire sprinkler system around the structure of the building with existing water and power supplies.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Deluge Fire Sprinkler System

If there are concerns where highly flammable materials are present installing a deluge fire sprinkler system may be optimal for your facility or at least the specific area where flammable materials are present. The deluge fire sprinkler system is a network of pipes, connected to control valves, fire detection, smoke, or fire alarms, fire sprinkler heads that remain open and/or the heat sensing element is removed from the fire sprinkler head or the fire sprinkler heads are designed specifically for the deluge fire sprinkler system.

The fire sprinkler pipes remain void of water until the deluge fire sprinkler is activated causing the pipes to be filled with water. The deluge fire sprinkler system is not pressurized, which means it is atmospheric pressure so for the water not to pour out of the sprinkler heads a special deluge fire sprinkler valve will need to be installed.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Tests & Inspections

All tests and inspections should be performed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies or fire sprinkler contractors in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. Below are some of the tests and inspections that may be performed according to NFPA standards and codes.
NFPA 13D has created a standard for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, detailing information for the combined dry pipe and pre action system. “1.1* Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall cover the design, installation, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against the fire hazards in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes. 1.1.2 This standard assumes that the sprinkler system is designed to protect against a fire originating from a single ignition location.”

NFPA 25 1.1* Scope. This document establishes the minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, including land-based and marine applications. 1.1.1 This standard does not address all of the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the electrical components of the automatic fire detection equipment for preaction and deluge systems that are addressed by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. The inspection, testing, and maintenance required by this standard and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, shall be coordinated so that the system operates as intended. 1.1.2 The types of systems addressed by this standard include, but are not limited to, sprinkler, standpipe and hose, fixed water spray, and foam water. Included are the water supplies that are part of these systems, such as private fire service mains and appurtenances, fire pumps and water storage tanks, and valves that control system flow. The document also addresses impairment handling and reporting. This standard applies to fire protection systems that have been properly installed in accordance with generally accepted practices. Where a system has not been installed in accordance with generally accepted practices, the corrective action is beyond the scope of this standard. The corrective action to ensure that the system performs in a satisfactory manner shall be in accordance with the appropriate installation standard. 1.1.3 This standard shall not apply to sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. A.1.1 Generally accepted NFPA installation practices for water-based fire protection systems relevant to this standard are found in the following: NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection. NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems. For systems originally installed in accordance with one of these standards, the repair, replacement, alteration or extension of such systems should also be performed in accordance with that same standard. When original installations are based on other applicable codes or standards, repair, replacement, alteration, or extension practices should be conducted in accordance with those other applicable codes or standards.

Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Fire Sprinkler Maintenance, Service & Repair

Repairs and service are generally discovered during routine maintenance of the tests and inspections that are performed by State licensed fire sprinkler companies or fire sprinkler contractors in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford. All repairs and service should be completed immediately to avoid receiving a violation.

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Chicago, Aurora & Rockford Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

The most common household fire extinguisher is the dry chemical extinguisher. The dry chemical extinguisher is designed to handle Class A fires such as organic solid material such as wood, Class B fires that involve liquid such as gas and oil, and Class C fires that involve electricity. The dry chemical extinguisher can be designed and installed for fixed system use and portable extinguisher use. If using a portable dry chemical extinguisher use caution when fighting active fires and contact authorities should the fire breach the contained area.

Fire has a long history of presenting issues to humankind through loss of life, loss of property, and personal possessions. The first patented fire extinguisher was created in 1723, by Ambrose Godfrey designed to extinguish a fire should the need arise. Since then many improvements have been made and fire extinguishers are now designed for specific use, such as the dry chemical fire extinguisher. Any work that is performed on fire extinguishers should be completed by State licensed fire extinguisher companies or fire extinguisher contractors in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford.

 

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Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Wikipedia states there are several types of dry chemical fire extinguishing agents that are listed below.
Dry chemical This is a powder based agent that extinguishes by separating the four parts of the fire tetrahedron. It prevents the chemical reaction involving heat, fuel, and oxygen and halts the production of fire sustaining "free-radicals", thus extinguishing the fire.
Mono ammonium phosphate, also known as "tri-class", "multipurpose" or "ABC" dry chemical, used on class A, B, and C fires. It receives its class A rating from the agent's ability to melt and flow at 177 °C (350 °F) to smother the fire, more corrosive than other dry chemical agents, pale yellow in color.
Sodium bicarbonate, "regular" or "ordinary" used on class B and C fires, was the first of the dry chemical agents developed. In the heat of a fire, it releases a cloud of carbon dioxide that smothers the fire. That is the gas drives oxygen away from the fire, thus stopping the chemical reaction. This agent is not generally effective on class A fires because the agent is expended and the cloud of case dissipates quickly, and if the fuel is still sufficiently hot, the fire starts up again. While liquid and gas fires don't usually store much heat in their fuel source, solid fires do. Sodium bicarbonate was very common in commercial kitchens before the advent of wet chemical agents, but now is falling out of favor, as it is much less effective than wet chemical agents for class K fires, less effective than Purple-K for class B fires, and is ineffective on class A fires, white or blue in color.
Potassium bicarbonate (aka Purple-K), used on class B and C fires. About two times as effective on class B fires as sodium bicarbonate, it is the preferred dry chemical agent of the oil and gas industry. The only dry chemical agent certified for use in ARFF by the NFPA, Violet in color.
Potassium bicarbonate & Urea Complex (aka Monnex/ Powerex), used on Class B and C fires. More effective than all other powders due to its ability to decrepitate (where the powder breaks up into smaller particles) in the flame zone creating a larger surface area for free radical inhibition. Grey in color.
Potassium Chloride or Super-K dry chemical was developed in an effort to create a high efficiency, protein-foam compatible dry chemical. Developed in the 60s, prior to Purple-K, it was never as popular as other agents since, being a salt, it was quite corrosive, for B and C fires, white in color.
Foam-Compatible, which is a sodium bicarbonate (BC) based dry chemical, was developed for use with protein foams for fighting class B fires. Most dry chemicals contain metal stearates to waterproof them, but these will tend to destroy the foam blanket created by protein (animal) based foams. Foam compatible type uses silicone as a waterproofing agent, which does not harm foam. Effectiveness is identical to regular dry chemical, and it is light green in color (some ANSUL brand formulations are blue). This agent is generally no longer used since most modern dry chemicals are considered compatible with synthetic foams such as AFFF.
MET-L-KYL / PYROKYL is a specialty variation of sodium bicarbonate for fighting pyrophoric liquid fires (ignite on contact with air). In addition to sodium bicarbonate, it also contains silica gel particles. The sodium bicarbonate interrupts the chain reaction of the fuel and the silica soaks up any unburned fuel, preventing contact with air. It is effective on other class B fuels as well, blue, red in color.

OSHA Fire Extinguisher Requirements in Chicago, Aurora & Rockford

OSHA has the following requirements for commercial buildings and public use facilities:
• Part Number: 1910
• Part Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Subpart: L
• Subpart Title: Fire Protection
• Standard Number: 1910.161
• Title: Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical.

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1910.161(a)
Scope and application
This section applies to all fixed extinguishing systems, using dry chemical as the extinguishing agent, installed to meet a particular OSHA standard. These systems shall also comply with 1910.160.
1910.161(b)
Specific requirements
1910.161(b) (1)
The employer shall assure that dry chemical agents are compatible with any foams or wetting agents with which they are used.
1910.161(b) (2)
The employer may not mix together dry chemical extinguishing agents of different compositions. The employer shall assure that dry chemical systems are refilled with the chemical stated on the approval nameplate or an equivalent compatible material.
1910.161(b) (3)
When dry chemical discharge may obscure vision, the employer shall provide a pre-discharge employee alarm which complies with 1910.165 and which will give employees time to safely exit from the discharge area prior to system discharge.
..1910.161(b) (4)
1910.161(b) (4)
The employer shall sample the dry chemical supply of all but stored pressure systems at least annually to assure that the dry chemical supply is free of moisture which may cause the supply to cake or form lumps.
1910.161(b)(5)
The employer shall assure that the rate of application of dry chemicals is such that the designed concentration of the system will be reached within 30 seconds of initial discharge.
[45 FR 60712, Sept. 12, 1980]

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